At the start of an archaeological investigation we often consult historical documents to learn as much as we can about a site’s past. Such research can identify the buildings that were once present, the people associated with the site through … Continue reading →
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 2 January 2013 entitled, "Being taken (along) for the ride".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 01 November 2013 entitled, "Bonus Boost for Blog".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 13 March 2013 entitled, "Time for Tourists".
A PDF copy of pages 126-127 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Jungle Patrol'. Photo with permission: Jungle Patrol. Tessa Borrows Photography, Rebekah Wilson.
“…the advent of a new Company that will sell goods at reasonable profits for cash…” To the Editor of the Press. Dear Sir, All undertakings of a public beneficial nature, whi…
“There are two classes of Christchurch postcards – those with the Cathedral and those without.” [1] The elegance of a lost age is captured in this exquisite photochrom post…
For £55, reports The Press in 1909, an Antipodean may travel to London and back via the Cape, and secure a very pleasant holiday. For boarders and employees at Alfred and May Burn’s ‘Silver Grid’ b…
During the past year or two it has been customary for a number of parties of young men to go into camp at Sumner for the summer months, and to come up to Christchurch during business hours. Special…
A PDF copy of pages 260-261 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Light Inspiration for Lyttelton'. Photos: Alan Povall
A PDF copy of pages 374-375 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Songs for Christchurch Launch'. Photos: Barnaby Bennett, FLEDGE
A transcript of Bruce Morriss's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 9 November 2012. Morriss is the South Island Regional Manager for Tearfund NZ.
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 19 December 2013 entitled, "Amazing words".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 26 August 2013 entitled, "Heavenly Again".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 27 January 2013 entitled, "Precious Metal".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 9 January 2013 entitled, "River Dreaming".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 2 November 2013 entitled, "Postal notes".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 18 September 2013 entitled, "Watermark Moments".
A transcript of Fr Dan Doyle's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 31 October 2012. Doyle is a Catholic priest, formerly for the Parish of Rangiora. Currently he is a priest at St Anne's, Woolston.
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 5 March 2013 entitled, "Testing my resolve".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 1 February 2013 entitled, "Healing St Giles".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 27 October 2013 entitled, "Ring the Bells".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 26 June 2013 entitled, "Take one box".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 21 June 2013 entitled, "Recipe, as promised".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 22 March 2013 entitled, "Recreation in restoration".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 8 January 2013 entitled, "Queasy and Uneasy".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 28 November 2013 entitled, "Thanksgiving from afar".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 March 2013 entitled, "Many moa?".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 20 May 2013 entitled, "Sidewalk Sandwich".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 14 May 2013 entitled, "Pink Pathway".